Being a published author had been a dream in my heart all my life. I remember considering a writing correspondence course in High School. How many teenagers sign up for extra homework? In college, I took every writing class . . .
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You are Invited to the Book Launch!
I finally have my book in hand!
It took only 2 months to write, but 9 months to publish. The journey to becoming a published author seemed long and arduous. It was a great opportunity to build my trust in God’s perfect timing :0)
Please join us for the celebration this Wednesday, if you can. I’ll be sharing a 20-30 devotion about my publishing journey. See the invitation above.
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Orderly Ranks
When I read of Israel’s exodus, I envision beleaguered refugees forced into the desert on foot. That is not the picture presented in Exodus 12 and 13.
It says God led the nation of Israel out in “orderly ranks.” Several times, He referred to them as “the armies of the Lord” . . .
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A Rabbi's Journey to Heaven
“I found death to be as beautiful as birth.” Felix Halpern compares his death to a birth. He said that each are generally preceded by pain, then followed by joy.
Halpern also described death as . . .
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Tabernacle Among Us
Father God longs to be with the children that He loves. So, He ordained seven feasts to which He invites us to commune with Him.
The Feast of Tabernacles (September 21, 2021) celebrates God tabernacling among the children . . . .
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Return to the Lord
During my young adult years, I walked my own way without regard to God’s leading. Parenting was a spiritual wakeup call for me! The weight of responsibility to raise those children right threw me on my face at the foot of the cross. I simply could not do it on my own. . . . .
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God’s Feasts
My father set an expectation when I went away to college that I would visit him often, especially for the holidays. He loves me and was going to miss me. My father longs to spend time in my presence simply because he loves me.
My Heavenly Father has the same longings in His heart . . . .
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Is Worship your Main Goal?
From the burning bush, God stated that the goal of the exodus is that His people could sacrifice to (worship) Him. The ten plaques and miraculous signs and dramatic exit distract from the main purpose. God was and is calling out to Himself worshipers.
God established, . . .
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God Blesses the Faithful
While Israel played the harlot, a remnant of priests continued to worship and serve the One True God. Therefore, God commended and blessed the sons of Zadok for their faithfulness.
God blessed them by saying:
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What is Your Purpose?
Jesus refused to have His schedule dictated by the demands and needs around Him. He knew His purpose, and that was His focus.
Living in India clarified my purpose because the . . .
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Adoniram Judson; Bound of Burma
The United States of America had been an independent country less than forty years when she sent out her first foreign missionary: Adonirom Judson. Have you every heard of him? I hadn’t. I am praising God that someone invested the time and effort to bring his story to light.
During the 16th and 17th century, the corporate church . . . .
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Heaven is Not the Goal
Early in my Christian walk I thought Heaven was the goal. I set my sights on walking on those streets of gold and swimming in that river of life. But while Heaven is a beautiful place full of glory and wonders, it is not the goal.
The highest goal is . . . .
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